Our Team

Karyn Bishof

Karyn Bishof is a first-wave March 2020 Longhauler and former firefighter/paramedic whose career was cut short by Long COVID. Prior to that, she worked as a K–12 educator and Director of Athletics. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Karyn brings together her clinical and educational background, her lived experience as a mixed-Indigenous single mother, and her personal journey with Long COVID to advocate on behalf of the tens of millions impacted by Long COVID.

Karyn previously served on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) committee that developed the U.S. Government’s official definition of Long COVID, and as a contributor to the AHRQ Long COVID Care Network. She currently serves as a Patient Advisor to the Council of Medical Specialty Societies’ Expert Panel on Long COVID education, engagement, and care management and on the NIH RECOVER Initiative’s Ancillary Studies Oversight Committee. In 2024, Karyn participated on a panel at the American Public Health Association on Infectious Disease Mitigation: A 21st Century Challenge. Karyn is also a recipient of the Amelia Moore Sparkle Award from Dysautonomia International for compassionate advocacy.

Ken Todd

Ken Todd is a February 2021 Longhauler and Emmy-nominated former television marketing and communications executive with an MBA in corporate strategy and marketing. Ken is a long-time member of C19LAP, an 18-time marathoner, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and has served as a C19LAP Division Lead for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island since 2023 . Ken has participated in multiple Long COVID studies and clinical trials at Mount Sinai and Yale University, and has shared his patient experience with multiple media outlets to help raise awareness of Long COVID.

Tammy Wilshire

Tammy Wilshire is a first-wave March 2020 Longhauler with a professional background in nursing, social services, and nonprofit work, as well as experience leading support groups. A long-standing volunteer with the COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project (C19LAP), Tammy has served as a social media moderator, administrator, and Division lead. She is a passionate advocate for clinician education and for expanding healthcare accessibility in rural communities like her own. Tammy has shared her Long COVID journey through national media outlets, expert panels, and public health conferences, using her voice to advance awareness and change.

Brooke Keaton

Brooke Keaton is a December 2020 Longhauler, former early childhood educator, and dedicated mother to two daughters, one of whom also has Long COVID. Brooke brings her passion for education, child health, and equity to her advocacy for underserved communities affected by Long COVID. She has shared her family’s story across media platforms, panel discussions, and conferences, and recently collaborated with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on two public service announcements (PSA’s) about Long COVID.

Heather Morrissey

Heather Morrissey is an August 2022 Longhauler and lives with several Long COVID associated conditions. Heather has been a long-time C19LAP member and Division Lead. She is a tax attorney for the WI Department of Revenue with 15 years of legal experience, holds a Juris Doctor (JD), and has extensive expertise in tax law, compliance, and policy. As a member of the LGBT+ community, Heather is passionate about disability rights, accessibility, and fostering inclusivity in both legal and advocacy spaces.